Mohs Medical Assistant - Sheepshead Bay, Forest Hills Staten Island, NY
$43,680–$48,880 year
On-siteSheepshead Bay, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial assessments, review health survey data, and develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs. Provide detailed pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families, ensuring understanding and compliance with care instructions. Prepare the surgical area by organizing instruments, equipment, and anesthesia, then assist the surgeon during procedures including scrubbing in, handing instruments, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile operative field. Administer anesthesia under direct supervision, accurately document all patient care aspects in the EMR system, and maintain comprehensive records of follow-up communications. Monitor patient safety during procedures and recovery, assist patients with mobility following surgery to prevent falls, and operate and maintain surgical equipment including the autoclave. Ensure the surgical environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with established protocols. Available Monday through Friday for 8-hour shifts starting at 6 AM with travel between multiple locations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant or surgical technician
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Expertise in the use of surgical instruments
- Expertise in maintaining sterile environments
- Must be available to start at 6AM
- Must be available to travel between multiple locations
- Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
- Must be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds
- Must have close vision
- Must have distance vision
- Must have color vision
- Must have peripheral vision
- Must have depth perception
- Must be able to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in dermatology
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